pediatric chiropractor in gretna & omaha ne

Welcome to Honest Chiropractic, where Dr. Makenna Conway, an experienced pediatric chiropractor, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in Gretna and Omaha, NE. Conveniently located in Hilltop Plaza at 16918 Morgan Avenue Suite 6, Gretna, NE 68028, we are here to support your child's health and wellness from infancy through adolescence. As a children’s chiropractor, our mission is to set your child up for a lifetime of wellness through specialized pediatric chiropractic care.

the importance of pediatric chiropractic care

Chiropractic care is not just for adults; every child can benefit from it. The early years of a child's life are critical for their overall development, and regular chiropractic adjustments can play a vital role in ensuring their nervous system functions optimally. Dr. Makenna recommends starting chiropractic care from birth to help your child thrive.

addressing birth trauma and early developmental stress

An infant’s spinal alignment can be compromised due to birth trauma and developmental stress both in and outside of the womb. Dr. Makenna recommends having your baby evaluated as soon as you feel comfortable bringing them in. Trauma can include various residual effects from the birthing process, such as:

1. Birth Trauma: Birth trauma can significantly impact a newborn's spinal alignment and nervous system. Common birth traumas include C-section delivery, where unrecognized injuries can occur as the baby is pulled by the neck, and operative vaginal deliveries, which may involve forceps or vacuum devices leading to potential trauma such as shoulder dystocia and spinal subluxation.

2. Developmental Stress: From the womb to early childhood, various stresses can affect a child's spine and nervous system. Early chiropractic evaluation helps mitigate these effects, ensuring optimal neural pathway development during the crucial first five years of life.

3. Nervous System Balance: Many newborns experience a "fight or flight" sympathetic response post-delivery, leading to issues like colic, digestive problems, and improper reflex presentation. Chiropractic care helps balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, promoting overall wellness.

techniques used by a pediatric chiropractor

At Honest Chiropractic, we are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of children through specialized chiropractic care. Our pediatric techniques are gentle, safe, and tailored to meet the unique needs of young patients. Below, you'll find an overview of the techniques we use

Each technique is gentle and includes a tonal approach when it comes to pediatric adjustments

Each technique is gentle, specific and designed to help with nervous system function which in turn helps to correct misalignments in the spine that can cause discomfort and hinder development. All pediatric adjustments in our office are performed with light pressure, ensuring the safety and comfort of your child. Our techniques help enhancing nervous system function and promote overall health.

craniosacral therapy

Our craniosacral protocol encompasses many delicate techniques that focus on specific evaluation and determination on where to help guide the soft tissues and fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord. By applying our technique, we aim to release tension, improve fluid flow, and support the body's natural healing processes. This therapy is particularly beneficial for infants and young children experiencing birth trauma or developmental issues.

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This technique is the secret behind why chiropractic helps to address and relieve so many nervous system symptoms. By finding the source or root of the problem, we are able to efficiently correct nervous system dysfunction, leading to a healthier and happier child. Improvements in nervous system function can be seen in so many areas of daily living such as a improvements in child’s sleep quantity and quality, behavior, adaptation to stressors in their environment, ability to regulate and detox from chemical stressors, overall immune system function and response, bedwetting, constipation and so much more!

benefits of chiropractic care in early childhood

During the first five years of life, a child’s body produces more neural pathways than at any other time. Chiropractic care optimizes this process, setting them up for a healthy future. Common reasons to see a pediatric chiropractor include:

• Body Tension: Body work such as craniosacral or cranio-occipital work 

• Asymmetry of the Head / Flat Spots: Improve overall shape and function of cranial bones by aiding the nervous system to support proper CSF movement, and overall comfort.

• Colic Symptoms: Relief from colic symptoms such as sounds of discomfort, inconsolable crying, gas, reflux, and constipation through returning the body to a parasympathetic state.

• Feeding Issues: Assists with nursing, latching, and feeding difficulties.

• Muscle Spasms or Torticollis: Releases tension in taut muscles, specifically the SCM muscle 

• Poor Sleep Patterns: By bringing the body to a state of ‘rest and digest’, chiropractic care can improve sleep patterns, enhancing sleep quality from a restless state to a restful state.

• Poor or Inconsistent Behavior: Helps to regulate nervous system function, allowing the body to better adapt to stressors in the environment, a common cause of sympathetic overdrive also known as a ‘‘fight or flight’ state.

chiropractic care for growing children

Chiropractic care remains vital as your child grows, aiding in proper development and addressing various health concerns:

• Growth and Development: Supports reaching milestones like rolling over, crawling, walking, and running.

• Injury Prevention: Helps prevent and heal play or sports injuries.

• Sensory and Behavioral Disorders: Improves quality of life in those who suffer from sensory disorders, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, and depression by regulating the nervous system and its overall function

• Metabolic Function: Enhances metabolic function, aiding in regularity and addressing issues like incontinence.

the evidence behind children’s chiropractic care

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) has conducted groundbreaking studies on the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care for children. Parents reported significant improvements in their children's sleep, behavior, and immune system function following chiropractic care. Additional benefits include alleviation of allergies, asthma, bed-wetting, colic, common cold, constipation, ear infections, latching issues, insomnia, injuries from play, reflux, torticollis, and growth spurts.

local children’s chiropractor around gretna and omaha, ne

We proudly serve families in the following areas around Gretna and Omaha:

• Bellevue

• Papillion

• Elkhorn

• La Vista

• Millard

• Ralston

• Fremont

• Ashland

• Louisville

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